Camp setup & breakdown
Help pitch and strike camp as you move through the wilderness. There is something deeply satisfying about building your home for the night and leaving no trace when you go.
A different kind of safari
Same wilderness. Half the price.
What it is
For travelers who want to be more involved in the adventure, our participation safaris offer a hands-on, authentic way to experience Botswana at a more accessible price. You'll still enjoy the thrill of exploring the wilderness, sleeping under canvas, and gathering around the campfire beneath African skies — but you'll become part of the camp team.
Guests lend a hand with meal preparation, cooking, and the setup and breakdown of camp as we move between destinations. With smaller en-suite tents, an experienced guide, and the shared camaraderie of life in the bush, this style of safari brings you closer to the rhythms of wilderness camping.
It's an opportunity to experience not just Botswana's wildlife, but the adventure of making the journey happen together. With a group of four or five friends, you can experience this style of safari for as little as $2,800 per person for 10 days in the bush.
Your role in camp
No prior experience needed. These are simple, satisfying tasks — and doing them together is part of what makes a participation safari special.
Help pitch and strike camp as you move through the wilderness. There is something deeply satisfying about building your home for the night and leaving no trace when you go.
Meals are hearty, fresh, and made together. You'll help prepare food over an open fire the way it's done in the bush — no chef required, no flavour sacrificed.
Dishes, surfaces, and the general rhythm of a tidy camp. Simple tasks that take minutes as a group and keep the bush camp running smoothly.
Fetch water, tend the fire, help with sundowners. You become part of the camp — not a guest passing through it. That difference is felt in every moment.
Side by side
Both options deliver the same Botswana wilderness. The choice is between doing it yourself and having it done for you — and saving roughly half the cost along the way.
| Feature | Participation | Fully Serviced |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife & game drives | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private group (no strangers) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expert guiding by KT | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote Botswana locations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Private en-suite bush bathroom | ✓ | ✓ |
| Comfortable Meru tents | ✓ | ✓ |
| Campfire meals & sundowners | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full camp staff & private chef | — | ✓ |
| All camp tasks handled for you | — | ✓ |
| ~Half the price | ✓ | — |
Who it's for
The price difference
By sharing the work and eliminating a full camp staff and private chef, a participation safari typically costs roughly half as much as our fully serviced safari — making Botswana accessible to travelers who would rather spend their money on more time in the bush than on luxury service. Contact us to discuss pricing for your specific dates and group size.
Ready to go?
A 25% deposit holds your spot — the remaining balance is due 60 days before travel. Payments are processed securely via PayPal. No PayPal account required.
Ready to join the camp?
Tell us who's coming and what calls to you about the participation experience. We'll put together the right trip.